Exploration of the History of the Universe

Developed by Landka for iPad, Back in Time takes students on a stunning exploration of the history of our Universe, Earth, Life, and Civilization. Each event in students’ journey through time is documented with social and historical context, several images, an illustrative timeline, and little-known, interesting facts. Custom-made animations bring the events to life, creating an immersive learning experience. The main content includes Big Bang, Solar System, Atmosphere, Oceans on Earth, Origin of Life, Great Oxygenation Event, Dinosaurs, First Mammals, Cradle of Humankind, Human Migrations, Cradle of Civilization, Invention of the Wheel, Writing, Ancient Civilizations (Egyptian, Mayan, Greek, Chinese, Roman, Arab, Mongol), Middle Ages, Renaissance, Age of Discovery, Industrial Revolution, WWI and WWII, Man on the Moon, and the Human Genome. Cost: $7.99

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